I am writing this column as Father Lambert and I are watching the initial coverage of yet another horrific school massacre, this time at the Robb Elementary School in the small town of Uvalde, Texas. In just a moment, over twenty precious lives were violently cut short, most of....
Please join us for a day of (FREE) community fun. Walk a beautiful 1.5 mile route through the Stonehill College campus, followed by family fun activities, food, games, music and much more! NO registration fee.....
While the big jubilee for my 25th anniversary has been postponed to the weekend of June 11-12, this past week marked the actual anniversary days for that occasion and two others: the 65th wedding anniversary for parishioners Virginia and Paul Cloutier, and then Father Lambert’s 4th anniversary of ordination as a priest! It was nice that we....
I had never been to Ireland. To Irish folk, I brag of my Irish heritage (one great-grandfather, James J. Kelley, who immigrated to New York), but church pilgrimages and my love of pasta had always won out and brought me to Italy. But this time, I was drawn by the daughter....
In the spirit of Spring cleaning and de-cluttering there will be an Eco-Friendly fundraiser in May to support the teens of Saint Mary and Saint Martha Collaborative . They will be collecting gently....
Registration is Open - >DEADLINE to Register Extended to Sunday May 15! July 18th to 22nd the Catholics in Action Youth Group will return to the Dumaine House in Jacksonville Vermont for a week of community service in the first Mission Retreat we have had in 3 years. All St. Mary and St. Martha current high school students are welcome to register. This type....
Click to more Details & Register Amazing Apparitions! It’s never too early to get excited for this year’s Summer Bible Fun which will take place Monday-Thursday (August 1-August 4), 9:00am.-12:00pm at St. Martha in Plainville. All children in our collaborative in grades one to three are invited to attend. This year’s engaging theme is "Amazing Apparitions"! Stay tuned for more information to come!
The gospel’s announcement of glad tidings “A child has been born for us” still rings on the occasion of every birth, according to Hannah Arendt. The image of the newborn gave rise to her concept of natality. It means that with every birth begins not only a story of another life but also a story of a new life, the promise of new initiatives and new beginnings. Each person is....
Please drop off or email your packet of forms as soon as possible. Please email to cjacobson@pwc.church. Mass and the Rite of Confirmation will be at St. Mary on 5/20 and at St. Martha on 5/27. Mass will begin at 6pm both dates, please arrive promptly at 5. Dress is Sunday best (no sneakers etc.) Please limit your group of attendees to a pew, since there are many candidates this year. St. Mary Rehearsal is 5/17 and St. Martha Rehearsal is 5/24 from 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsors and Candidates are expected to attend, however a parent can stand in at the rehearsal if necessary.
Volunteer Opportunity - ....of 90 Taunton Street, Wrentham is looking for volunteers to spend time with residents. There is great flexibility to accommodate your day and time preferences. Volunteers are also requested to....
Both our parishes, Saints Mary and Martha, sing with the psalmist: “What can we give back to God for the blessings he has poured out on us? We will lift high the cup of salvation” (Ps 116:12). We are so blessed to celebrate the first communion Mass for 36 children this weekend at Saint Mary's, and 29 children at Saint Martha's the following weekend. We will also be celebrating 25 years of priesthood for....
Please join us in celebrating Fr. Joe's 25th Ordination Anniversary at the 4 pm Mass on Saturday, May 14, and at the 10am Mass on Sunday, May 15, with a celebration to follow on the grounds of Saint Martha from 11:00am-2:00pm. Bring the whole family!! Not only will there be food and music, but for the kids there will be a bouncy house, a variety of lawn games, a card-making table and even a rock-painting table! Rocks will be placed in both Mary's Garden and in St. Dominic's Garden.
First Communion (St. Martha, Plainville) Saturday, May 7 (10:00 A.M and Noon) First Communion Rehearsal (St. Martha, Plainville) Thursday, May 5 from 4:00-5:15 P.M. for those receiving First Communion at the 10:00 AM Mass and 5:30-6:45pm for those receiving First Communion at NOON.
The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the essence, the pillar of our faith. If Christ had not been raised, our faith would be in vain, Saint Paul says. We would be the most wretched people. As a triumph of good over evil, the resurrection of Jesus grants new life of grace beyond death, thanks....